The Walking Dead Unofficial FAQ (Please Read Before Posting)

The Walking Dead Unofficial FAQ (last updated April 26, 2015)

Note that all information in this FAQ is compiled by community moderators Jennifer and Vainamoinen. We check our facts thoroughly and have a lot of Telltale experience on our backs, but this is not an 'official' source, we're just volunteers!

Season Three FAQ

(1) What is The Walking Dead: Season Three?
The Walking Dead: Season Three was announced at Comic Con 2014, shortly before the release of the final episode of The Walking Dead: Season Two. Like its predecessor, it will be a full fledged sequel that won't require the other seasons to play that will an episodic game based on moral choices that is set in the universe of Robert Kirkman's comic book series, The Walking Dead. Nothing has been said about its story yet, but it will most likely take place after the events of The Walking Dead: Season Two.

(2) Will Robert Kirkman be involved with the game?
Almost certainly. He was involved in making sure the characters and story stayed true to The Walking Dead universe for Season One and Season Two, so it's very likely he'll be back in a similar role for Season Three.

(3) When will season three be released?
There have been no release dates announced for the third season. Season Two was released over a year after it was announced, so Season Three will likely be released at a similar timeframe.

(4) For which platforms will season three be available?
No platforms have been announced yet, but a Windows release is almost certain, as all of Telltale's games have been released for this platform.

(5) Why is it taking so long to release season three?
Even though Telltale is still using their in-house engine, it still takes a long time to create a game. They have to spend time creating the overarching storyline and the game design documents (how each game play situation will be handled) for the season. Plus, they still have to create new art assets. The new locations need to be designed, if there are any new characters, they also have to be designed. Even the returning characters have to have new animations made (and of course, new characters need animations as well). Additionally, the music has to be scored, any new sound effects have to be recorded, and the voice actors have to record their lines (additionally, if there are any new characters, new actors have to be cast in these roles). Plus, the game scripts that power the game and direct each situation in each episode has to be programmed. Additionally, the Telltale Tool (Telltale's in-house engine) is also traditionally incrementally improved with each release, so source code has to be created for the new changes. On top of that, the existing art assets have to be tweaked if there are any visual changes that come with the new engine code.

(6) Will the decisions I made in season one, 400 Days, and season two carry over to season three?
This hasn't been announced, but it will almost certainly be the case. It'll most likely be like Season Two, which could use the save files from previous games in the series to have your decisions carry over to the new season, and it will prompt you to do so when you launch a new game, at which point it will automatically scan for a compatible save file.

(7) How much will season three cost?
This hasn't been announced, but it's unlikely to waver much from Telltale's current usual price: $5 for one episode and a season pass option comprising all five episodes for $25.

(8) I'm new to Telltale. How do "Episodic" games work?
With a bit of patience, they do work. You can expect to receive a new episode roughly every one to two months. The way this works is each individual episode contains an individual part of a story that is held together through a narrative that connects all of the episodes together into what Telltale calls a season. Think along the lines of a serialized television series such as Lost.

The reason it takes a month or two to release the episodes is because Telltale's games really are created episodically, as they develop their games as they're making them, rather than finishing them ahead of time and then holding onto them until release (Telltale keeps working on the episodes right up until release day in the case of the computer versions). This has the added benefit of allowing them to improve game play or include topics in the storyline based on gamer and critic feedback (such tweaks to the action parts of The Walking Dead in later episodes, or the battery joke in episode 2 of The Walking Dead, or the joke about the length of Bone: Out from Boneville in Bone: The Great Cow Race).

(9) How many episodes will there be in season three?
The majority of Telltale's seasons have had five episodes, so that trend is likely to continue into Season Three.

(10) When will the season three episodes be released?
The release dates for season three are NOT OUT YET!!

(11) Will the different platforms for season three release simultaneously?
Almost. Telltale has come a long way since 2009, when the PC and console releases of their episodes were months apart. With the first season of 'The Walking Dead' and most of the second, most platforms released within days of each other, and even these small lags were only due to the different release schedules of XBLA and PSN NA. However, PSN Europe always lagged a bit more. It is to be expected that these lags will also be apparent and unavoidable during the season three release. Be prepared!

(13) Are there concrete release dates for the season three episodes?
Absolutely not!! While Telltale doesn't start each new episode 'from scratch', large parts of the development cycle still take place during these release months. From writing to animation to voice acting to possible gamer input from the forums, it all comes together to form a new episode only weeks and days before release; and eventually, another time frame insecurity is added when console manufacturers receive the final build of the episodes for their quality assurance process.

As a consequence, since Telltale has to sync up release dates with all of their distribution partners, fixed dates will only be announced mere days before an episode releases (in Telltale's blog, on their twitter, Facebook page, or possibly through official press releases or interviews with Telltale staff on large gaming sites such as IGN or Game Informer). Don't ever believe dates given by various unofficial sites, including placeholder dates on large gaming sites such as IGN or Game Informer (unless they were accompanied by an official statement or press release from a Telltale staff member)! These are nothing but estimates, placeholder dates and possibly wishful thinking.

(14) Telltale has so many games in development. Will this affect the quality or development time of this game?
No. Even though Telltale announces their projects ahead of time, this doesn't mean that each game is in full production. All games by Telltale Games are first started with a small team of just a few people, who do things common in very early development, such as sorting out the season wide story and working on concept art. As the deadline nears, more people are brought in to work on other things, but it is still a small team. Full production doesn't start until the current seasons wrap up, and seasons that are announced years in advance won't begin full production until long after that. The currently ongoing series also don't affect each other, as different teams are working on each project. Even in the case of shared staff, the work load is light enough for these staff members, that their working between projects doesn't have any affect on the quality or development time of either project.

(15) For which languages will season three be available?
Only English is certain at first (as that is the original language as written by the Telltale writing staff). There is no word on what languages season three will be translated to or when they will be available, but historically Telltale has released their translations towards the end of the season.

(16) Will there be a bonus/free collector's DVD version for season three available from the Telltale store?
This hasn't been announced, but it's certainly a possibility.

Season Two FAQ

(1) What is The Walking Dead: Season Two?
The Walking Dead: Season Two is a full fledged sequel, and doesn't require the first season of The Walking Dead to play. Like the original game, it is an episodic game based on moral choices that is set in the universe of Robert Kirkman's comic book series, The Walking Dead. It takes place many months after the events of No Time Left and features Clementine (the young girl Lee Everett took under his care in the first season) as the playable character.

(2) Is Robert Kirkman involved with the game?According to his 2014 Reddit "Ask Me Anything" session, Robert Kirkman was more involved in the first season, as he personally approved the story of season one. For Season Two, he is less involved, but he still is there to make sure the characters and story stay true to the greater universe of The Walking Dead.

(4) For which platforms is season two be available?
Season 2 is available for PC/Mac, PS 3 via PSN and disc, Xbox 360 via XBL and disc, iOS, and PS Vita, Kindle Fire (HD or HDX devices, 2nd generation and up), Amazon Fire TV, Android, Xbox One via XBL and disc, and PS4 via PSN and disc. An Ouya version is confirmed as well, but no release date has yet been announced.

(5) Will the decisions I made in season one and 400 Days carry over to season two?
Yes. Season Two can use the save files from Season One and 400 Days to have your decisions carry over to the new season, and it will prompt you to do so when you launch a new game in Season Two, at which point it will automatically scan for an S1/400 Days save file.

In order for this to work, you'll need to have your save-games on your PC/console, so if your S1 save game is on The Cloud, you'll need to transfer it back to your console for S2 to be able to read it.

(6) How much does season two cost?
The usual Telltale Season price: $5 for one episode and a season pass option comprising all five episodes for $25. The price might vary per platform. On some platforms (like the PC), you can't buy the episodes individually and will have to buy the entire season at once.

(7) How many episodes are there in season two?
There are five episodes in Season 2, just like in Season 1. Their titles are: All That Remains, A House Divided, In Harm's Way, Amid The Ruins, and No Going Back.

(8) For which languages will season two be available?
Only English is certain at first (as that is the original language as written by the Telltale writing staff). There is no word on what languages season two will be translated to or when they will be available, but historically Telltale has released their translations towards the end of the season.

(9) Will there be a bonus/free collector's DVD version for season two available from the Telltale store?
Yes, indeed. If you order from the Telltale Store, you get a Season Collector's DVD with the game and a cover with exclusive artwork mailed to you for the cost of postage & packaging - a little while after the Season is finished. You're only eligible to get this DVD if you order from the Telltale Store (or from an outlet that has a code that redeems on the Telltale Store)!

(10) If I buy the game from someplace other than the Telltale store will I still get the collector's DVD?
No. The collector's DVD is only available for PC and Mac customers who order from the Telltale store (or from an outlet that has a code that redeems on the Telltale Store).

(11) What is on the collector's DVD from the Telltale store?
This time around there aren't any extras included, but you do get an exclusive cover that is digitally signed by Melissa Hutchison, the voice of Clementine.

(12) Will a DLC episode be released for Season Two, like with 400 Days in Season One?
No DLC content has been announced. 400 Days was Telltale's first time creating downloadable content for a season that was separate from the regular season, so it's unknown if this will be repeated for Season Two. It's certainly a possibility.

400 Days FAQ

(1) What is 400 Days?
400 Days is downloadable content for the first season of The Walking Dead. It is one episode that takes place during the first 400 days of the zombie outbreak and follows five different protagonists with five overlapping stories, telling how each one coped during the outbreak.

(2) How much does 400 Days cost?
It costs $5 on each platform, and is purchased from within season one of The Walking Dead. People who purchased season one of The Walking Dead for PC and Mac from Telltale's store receive 400 Days free of charge as thanks from ordering directly from Telltale's website (this only applies to the PC and Mac version at Telltale's store. Steam users will have to purchase 400 Days separately). The PlayStation Vita bundle includes all of season one and 400 days in one package. The Walking Dead Game of the Year Edition for Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 also includes 400 Days as part of the package.

(3) Do the decisions I made in season one carry over to 400 Days?
Yes. Although it follows five different characters from those seen in season one, some of the choices you made in season one will still be reflected in the storyline of 400 Days.

Season One FAQ

(1) What is The Walking Dead: Season One?
The Walking Dead: Season One (also known simply as The Walking Dead and as The Walking Dead: The Game on the iOS store) is an episodic game based on moral choices. It is set in the Robert Kirkman's comic universe of The Walking Dead, and takes place during the start of the undead outbreak. It features a new set of characters than those from the comics (although some comic characters appear briefly). The player character is a convicted murderer named Lee Everett.

(2) How many episodes are there in season one?
There are five episodes: A New Day, Starved for Help, Long Road Ahead, Around Every Corner, and No Time Left. The episodes have an overarching plot that connect them all together, and the choices you make in one episode carry over into each of the episodes that come after it.

(3) What platforms is season one available for?
The Walking Dead: Season One is available for Windows, Mac, PlayStation 3 (both on PSN and on disc), Xbox 360 (both on XBLA and on disc), iPad, PlayStation Vita, Kindle Fire (HD or HDX devices, 2nd gen and up, and Amazon Fire TV), and Android, Xbox One (both on XBLA and on disc), and PlayStation 4 (both on PSN and on disc). The Ouya has also been announced, but there is no updated time frame on when this version will be released.

(4) Why isn't the Android version of season one on Amazon supported by my device?
The Android version on Amazon is only supported by Kindle tablets (Kindle Fire HD or HDX devices, 2nd Gen and up).

(5) How much does season one cost?
On Windows, Mac, XBLA, and PSN, it is $5 for a single episode, $25 for a whole Season. The Walking Dead Game of The Year Edition for Windows, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 is $30, and includes the downloadable content 400 Days as part of the package. The prices for the other versions vary.

(6) What is included with The Walking Dead Game of the Year Edition?
It includes all five episodes of season one and the downloadable content, 400 Days, on the disc. It also includes a voucher with a link to a website with some extras (a behind the scenes video with interviews and the season one soundtrack).

(7) Will there be a bonus/free collector's DVD version for season one available from the Telltale store?
Not for season one, since the collector's DVDs are traditionally announced before the start of the season, during the pre-order period.

I read in a post mortem for Walking Dead that Episode 2 was delayed not by production problems, but was rather revised by Telltale after the success of Episode 1 (which also threw off the schedule for proceeding episodes). They mentioned changing Episode 2 to be more cinematic/less puzzle oriented and to include "last minute additions" they had made for episode 1 such as notifications. However, they redid so much that they had borderline reset their progress on Episode 2 and nearly everybody at Telltale had to contribute somehow and pitch in to get Episode 2 out soon.

I think a large amount of the atypical release schedule was mainly a result of Telltale experimenting with the gameplay, which I expect will not be a problem anymore for Season 2 or Wolf Among Us.

I read in a post mortem for Walking Dead that Episode 2 was delayed not by production problems, but was rather revised by Telltale after the success of Episode 1 (which also threw off the schedule for proceeding episodes).

No news to me actually. I did hear much the same.

They can't really switch to a bimonthly schedule because of TWaU. Those seven months were too much already - a Season can't really take 9 or 10 months to release. They HAVE to be quicker. And they know it.

Patience, be one as the bonsai tree, it does not grow over night, rushing to its full growth, it takes its time, to slowly grow, inch by inch so its true beauty can be shaped perfectly through all time.

Silly question, but I don't see it answered here. Is TT still giving out the Steam version to those who preorder the game here for free? I ask since I have the season 1 an 400 days on Steam, but since I love the TWD game series a lot, I want season 2 from this site with the DVD.

I hope they still do it since I want to continue season 2 where I left off.

They only give Steam versions of their games as a courtesy when some problem occurs, such as a delayed launch on the Telltale store.

However, if you are worried about losing save data, I recall that save data is shared between different store-versions of the game. During Season 1, I switched between playing on the Steam version and the Telltale store version and did not lose my save data from switching which version I played.